The Editing Podcast

We explore a manageable way of reviewing our businesses and planning for change by focusing on two key questions: What's the one thing we've done that works, and what's the one change we could make that would make life easier?Listen to find out more aboutThe one thing we've done that worksWhether we can do more of itWhat we can learn from itThe one change we could make that would make life easierJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We discuss editorial humility and the question we should ask ourselves at the start of every project: Who’s the boss of the book?Listen to find out more aboutWhy the author is the boss of their bookThe kinds of changes we makeExplaining the why of our editsWorking with anxious authorsDiscovering the root of the author's worriesSample editing to reassure both partiesEstablishing the terms of serviceHow editors provide services, not productsWhen editors do get to be the boss'Humbly, your copyeditor' (Liz Jones, Responsive Editing)Join our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We discuss the 8 reference resources that we regularly dip into when we're writing and editing for business. Listen to find out more aboutPenguin Guide to Punctuation: RL Trask Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders: Gerard M-F HillEnglish Grammar in Use: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book: Raymond MurphyYour House Style: Styling your words for maximum impact: Christina ThomasTroublesome Words: Bill BrysonEverybody Writes: Ann HandleyHack the Buyer Brain: Kenda MacdonaldOn Writing: Stephen King Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style: Benjamin DreyerJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Love Twitter for engaging with other editorial and language professionals? We've got one tip for you: Don't engage with content you hate.Listen to find out more aboutHow Google's algorithm worksHow X/Twitter's algorithm worksWhy tweeting about content you hate makes it more visible on X/Twitter and the webWhy tweeting about content you hate means you're assisting the creator with marketingUsing X/Twitter to elevate the content you love and the causes you care aboutJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Writing a business book? Answer these five questions to make sure you're on the right track.Listen to find out more aboutwriting regularly niche target audiences building a reader baseauthority and credibilitytimeliness considerationsJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Learn 5 tips on how to show rather than tell potential clients about your editing skills and knowledge.Listen to find out more aboutBooklets that perform like giftsPapers that offer authoritative analysesAudio that creates emotional connectionsVideo that demonstrates how-to solutionsBlog posts that make you findableRelated resourcesThat White Paper GuyJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're celebrating Episode 100 with podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders!Listen to find out more aboutCreating an episode – what's involvedHow long podcasting takesEfficiency strategiesWorking with a partnerThe costs of podcastingAccessibility challengesRelated resources     Captivate (affiliate link)  Audacity (free audio editing software)Join our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We discuss some of the things we’ve learned about examining the words we use and the way we behave in shared editorial spaces.Listen to find out more aboutFamiliarising ourselves with the rules of that spaceAcknowledging that our political, professional and ideological positions are not going to be the same as everyone else’s Recognizing the potential diversity of our editorial spacesSaying hello and introducing ourselves firstBeing prepared to be challengedOwning our words if we're challengedAcknowledging that intention not to hurt doesn’t absolve us of the responsibility for that hurt. Being prepared to feel uncomfortableAccepting our privilege without getting our knickers in a knot!How it's for the white, cis, straight etc people to do the workJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out why standards are core to professional practice for any editor or proofreader who wants to be fit for purpose and trusted by clients.Listen to find out more abouthow professional standards are definedwhy they’re important for editors and proofreaderswho’s setting themthe tools some organisations are using to set standards and ensure that editorial practitioners demonstrate and uphold them.Related resourcesChartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)List of editorial societiesJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out why editorial conferences are worth attending for every editor and proofreader.Listen to find out more aboutWhy even experienced editors need to learn How to use a conference to make a contribution to the professionMeeting other editorsHaving fun with colleagues and friendsJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Want to line edit crime fiction and thrillers? Pick up some handy tips to help you on your way.Listen to find out more aboutWhat's distinctive about editing crime fiction and thrillersWhat a good line editor needs to look out forWhat new entrants to the field need to studyMarketing ideasTop tips for being a successful freelance editor/proofreaderDo fiction editors use style guides?Course: How to Line Edit for SuspenseThe Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectItJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 more key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career. Listen to find out more aboutHow it requires a lot of hard work to build and sustain a proofreading businessWhy having periods of no work isn’t something you have to accept as givenWhy grammar- and spell-checking technology hasn’t made proofreaders redundantHow it’s a myth that all proofreading work is done in-house How proofreading means the different things to different client typesWhether word of mouth is a good enough promotion strategyJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career. Listen to find out more aboutGetting work even if you don’t have contacts in the publishing industryThe market for proofreadingWhy training courses are a worthy and essential investmentWhy training in itself isn't enough to get workWhy you can still build a proofreading career without former editorial experienceWhat you might earnJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Discover 5 PDF proofreading tips you can apply when working with Adobe Reader DC.Listen to find out more aboutRotating the page viewUsing the ‘Show Cover View in Two Page View’ functionAttaching a Word file for large amounts of corrected textWhy you should avoid using ‘floating’ sticky notesHow to find invisible errors you know you’ve correctedFree versus paid-for software: Is Adobe Reader DC good enough for PDF proofreading?Course: How to Mark Up PDF Page ProofsJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We explore the term ‘OCD’ and why it has no place as a marker of attention to detail for the professional editor.Listen to find out more aboutThe difference between character traits of orderliness and the lived experience of OCDWhat is OCD and how does it affect people?Why OCD is a noun and what that means for how we use the termHow OCD might manifestHow flippant and colloquial references to OCD diminish lived experienceIntention versus perception of harmEditing text: querying rather than prescribing problems and solutionsDoes fiction offer more scope for use of harmful language?Alternative words and phrasesHelping clients create engaging rather than distracting messagesJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Should editors be interrogating the language of illness? We chat with Louise Bolotin about challenging normative narratives around cancer and terminal illness.Listen to find out more aboutLouise Bolotin's cancer diagnosisWhy the language preferences of those with terminal illnesses aren't homogenousTerms in the language of illness that can hurt and harmWhy editors have a duty to challenge normative narratives that sugarcoat dying and deathHow asking how a person wants to talk about terminal illness is better than assumingNote: Louise Bolotin died in 2022. We're grateful for the time she gave us on this podcast.Join our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Want to add subediting to your editorial skillset? Louise Bolotin subbed for 17 years before her death in 2022 and knew the job inside out. In this episode, she shares her knowledge and experience. Listen to find out more about:What the different types of editors do in media publishingThe differences between subediting and copyeditingEditorial timescales for subeditorsWho controls the contentWhen things go wrong - legal responsibilities and insuranceSubediting lingoA subeditor’s typical dayTransferring from copyediting to subediting - training and CPDCore resources for the budding subberHow editing has changed over the years, especially for freelancersResources mentioned in the showMcNae's Essential Law for Journalists, 25th editionNational Council for the Training of JournalistsSubediting: London School of Journalism coursePractical English Usage, 4th edition (Michael Swan)Join our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Want to know more about editing academic book proposals? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is an academic book proposal?How and why editors can get involved The types of work and the kinds of editing editors carry outHow academic book proposals differ from other types of book proposalsWho evaluates academic book proposals and what they're looking forThe key elements of an academic book proposalWhich elements authors typically need most help withThe contextual information editors need to gather from an authorHow editors can learn about this type of work: The Book Proposal BookFind out more about Laura Portwood-StacerContact Laura: manuscriptworks.com and lauraportwoodstacer.comRead The Book Proposal Book: manuscriptworks.com/bookTrain as an academic developmental editor: courses.manuscriptworks.com10% discount coupon for course: EDITINGPODCASTJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Think proofreading or editing would be a good side hustle? Two professional editors tell you what you need to know so you don't make mistakes.Listen to find out more aboutWhat a side hustle is and why it's popularWhy there's resistance to the term 'side hustle' in the professional editorial communityWhether an editorial business can be set up overnightThe importance of skilling up and marketingThe competition side hustlers have to deal withThe different levels of editingHow to find workBusiness-critical considerationsJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Want to know more about academic developmental editing? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is academic developmental editing?Required skills and backgroundWhy academic authors seek help from developmental editorsWhat do academic developmental editors do?Why it's different from other types of non-fiction editingThe benefits to editors of offering an academic developmental editing serviceHow academic developmental editors find clientsTraining and resources for academic developmental editorsFind out more about Laura Portwood-StacerContact Laura: manuscriptworks.com and lauraportwoodstacer.comRead The Book Proposal Book: manuscriptworks.com/bookTrain as an academic developmental editor: courses.manuscriptworks.com10% discount coupon for course: EDITINGPODCASTJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thinking about writing a book for editors and proofreaders? Find out how Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri navigated their authorial collaboration.Listen to find out more aboutNetworking for Freelance Editors: Intended readershipChallenging assumptions about networking Why write a book?Writing for editors: The burden of scrutinyCo-authorship: Syncing schedulesWorking efficiently and productivelyThe power of collaborationThe importance of trust in a writing partnershipBook-creation process: Beyond writingTips for editors who want to write a bookUseful links and resourcesFind out more about the book: Networking for Freelance EditorsThe Networking for Freelance Editors website FREE downloadable networking worksheetsContact Brittany DowdleContact Linda Ruggeri Join our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out why you need a website if you want your editing or proofreading business to be visible and verifiable.Listen to find out more aboutWhy you need a website even if you work only with publishers and packagersWhy editorial directories aren't enoughWhy word of mouth has limitationsHow clients use websites for quality controlWhy a website future-proofs your businessCurrent audience expectations around professionalismWebsites versus social media presenceControlling your own landCreating a branded digital spaceCompeting with colleagues who have websitesJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Learn about the power of networking with Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri, two professional editors who've honed the art of building relationships and exchanging ideas to grow their businesses. Listen to find out more aboutNetworking for Freelance Editors (book)Personality types and networkingPositive outcomes from networkingOrganic vs salesy approaches to networkingThe power of volunteeringTop tips for networkingUseful links and resourcesFind out more about the book: Networking for Freelance EditorsThe Networking for Freelance Editors website FREE downloadable networking worksheetsContact Brittany DowdleContact Linda Ruggeri EFA Diversity InitiativeWriter’s DigestJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Discover 3 actions you can take to improve the design of your editorial website and that can be implemented within only 24 hours.Listen to find out more aboutNavigation buttonsParagraph headings​Short paragraphsHow to support The Editing Podcast via PatreonJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Improve your understanding of microaggressions during the editing process and how to serve your author well regardless of your own identity and lived experience.Listen to find out more aboutWhat microaggressions areMicroaggressions in editing Why microaggressions occur during the editing processHow microaggressions affect writersWhy it's important for editors to know about microaggressionsHow editors can avoid doing this type of harm in their workHow editors can learn about what they don’t knowResources and linksConscious Style GuideCrystal Shelley, Rabbit with a Red Pen       Fuhrmann, Henry, ‘Drop the hyphen in Asian American’, Conscious Style Guide, 2018King, Ruth, Mindful of Race: Understanding and Transforming Habits of Harm: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out, Sounds True Inc, 2018Join our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Learn about 5 things you can do to give your editing and proofreading business a new-year polish.Listen to find out more aboutBe the editor who says, 'It's down to me.'Review what changes you can make to your business.How to measure your editorial-business success fairly.Organizational tips to help you track, plan and schedule.Creating templates and resources that will save you time.How to support The Editing Podcast via PatreonJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out about our new broadcasting schedule, and how you can join our community and access exclusive quarterly live Q&As with Louise and Denise.Listen to find out more aboutOur new fortnightly broadcasting scheduleSome stupendous stats about our audienceEpisode topics for January 2022How to support The Editing Podcast via PatreonJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers!Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor blog; Lingua Franca (for the Chronicle of Higher Education); Editor's Corner (for The Chicago Manual of Style); Fiction+ (for The Chicago Manual of Style)In #1: Blogging goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas: two tipsIn #1: Blog promotion strategiesIn #2: Repurposing blog contentIn #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit holeIn #3: Monetizing your blogIn #3: Understanding the sales funnelIn #3: Managing reader engagementIn #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stopUseful resourcesAbout Carol SallerBlogging for Business Growth (course)'Blogging for writers' (Jane Friedman)But Can I Start a Sentence with “But”? (University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff)Content Chemistry (Andy Crestodina) 'Getting the Most from LinkedIn' (YouTube tutorial)'Google Analytics Tutorial 2021 – Learn Google Analytics 4 (GA4) & Universal Analytics Step-By-Step'How to Build an Editorial Blog (book)'How to promote your blog' (Blogging Wizard)Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers!Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor blog; Lingua Franca (for the Chronicle of Higher Education); Editor's Corner (for The Chicago Manual of Style); Fiction+ (for The Chicago Manual of Style)In #1: Blogging goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas: two tipsIn #1: Blog promotion strategiesIn #2: Repurposing blog contentIn #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit holeIn #3: Monetizing your blogIn #3: Understanding the sales funnelIn #3: Managing reader engagementIn #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stopUseful resourcesAbout Carol SallerBlogging for Business Growth (course)'Blogging for writers' (Jane Friedman)But Can I Start a Sentence with “But”? (University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff)Content Chemistry (Andy Crestodina) 'Getting the Most from LinkedIn' (YouTube tutorial)'Google Analytics Tutorial 2021 – Learn Google Analytics 4 (GA4) & Universal Analytics Step-By-Step'How to Build an Editorial Blog (book)'How to promote your blog' (Blogging Wizard)Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers!Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor blog; Lingua Franca (for the Chronicle of Higher Education); Editor's Corner (for The Chicago Manual of Style); Fiction+ (for The Chicago Manual of Style)In #1: Blogging goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas: two tipsIn #1: Blog promotion strategiesIn #2: Repurposing blog contentIn #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit holeIn #3: Monetizing your blogIn #3: Understanding the sales funnelIn #3: Managing reader engagementIn #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stopUseful resourcesAbout Carol SallerBlogging for Business Growth (course)'Blogging for writers' (Jane Friedman)But Can I Start a Sentence with “But”? (University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff)Content Chemistry (Andy Crestodina) 'Getting the Most from LinkedIn' (YouTube tutorial)'Google Analytics Tutorial 2021 – Learn Google Analytics 4 (GA4) & Universal Analytics Step-By-Step'How to Build an Editorial Blog (book)'How to promote your blog' (Blogging Wizard)Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Learn about romance editing with specialist editor Sarah Calfee.Listen to find out more aboutWhat's special about romance editingThe size of the marketTropes, challenges and styles in romance editingHEAs: Happy ever aftersRomancelandiaUnderstanding the romance writing and editing via Pride and PrejudiceHow to get in touch with Sarah CalfeeGet a free sample of Sarah's book, How To Pride and PrejudiceDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out about 4 key things you need to know if you want to become a non-fiction editor.Listen to find out more aboutThe main types of non-fiction editing and the kinds of things a non-fic editor needs to look out for   Working on complex materials     The move to digital content and the role of the editor·     Ethical issues the editor or proofreader needs to be aware ofDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingDenise's courseHow to Mark Up PDF Page Proofs: https://courses.denisecowleeditorial.com/product/how-to-mark-up-pdf/Music credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out about 4 key things you need to know if you want to become a fiction editor.Listen to find out more aboutThe main types of fiction editing and the kinds of things a fiction editor needs to look out forWhat additional training you might needThe market and client expectationsThe need for a flexible handHow to become a fiction editor (booklet): harnby.co/become-a-fiction-editorSwitching to Fiction (course): harnby.co/switching-to-fictionDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out more about The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt. Developer Daniel Heuman talks with Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle about the union of a 115-year-old style guide and advanced copyediting software technology, and how it will help you edit faster and better.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt?How much it costsHow the union came aboutFull integration of CMOS into PerfectIt 5Why it's free to subscribers of both productsWhat PerfectIt can and can't doWorking with the CMOS teamFavourite features that help editors learnWhy CMOS is a style guide rather than a rule bookHow users can suggest additionsCustomizing the CMOS style sheetThe Mac-user experienceAccessing The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectItDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out what editorial style is, why it’s important, and how editors work to create, evaluate and enforce style. Listen to find out more aboutWhat is style?The differences between rules, preferences and conventionsFlexibility in fiction and non-fictionWhat is a style guide?Why style guides aren't rule booksWhen editors need to respect tone, register, voice and brand identityWhat is a style sheet?Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Learn about why editing and proofreading training is necessary if you want to run a professional editorial practice. Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk skills!Listen to find out more aboutThe client's perspectiveDoing the job to industry-recognized standardsThe marketing benefits for the editor and proofreaderHow training forges a healthy business mindsetDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out how to choose a name for your editing or proofreading business with Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle.Listen to find out more aboutBrainstorming a list of possible business namesConsidering your target clientsIdentifying your core brand valuesUsing a business name to tell the client what's on offerChecking the name is availableDoes the name reflect your brand identity?How findable and SEO-friendly is the name?Will the name stand the test of time?Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Even if you don't specialize in your editorial practice, it's still worth using the language of specialism in your marketing. That's what Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle are chatting about in this episode of The Editing Podcast.Listen To Find Out More AboutThe different ways in which we might specializeHelping clients understand how we can help themWhat does the client want to know?Why saying we can edit 'everything' is a weak messageWhy the language of specialization is interestingDenise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about 2 more zombie rules that have no place in a professional editor's toolbox.Listen To Find Out More AboutWhat a zombie rule isThe power of a double negative in rich narrative and dialogue Why singular 'they' is a grammatically correct gender-neutral pronounMentioned in the showWelcome, singular “they”: Lee, C. (2019, October 31). Welcome, singular “they”. APA Style. http://apastyle.apa.org/blog/singular-theyDenise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle share 3 more tips about how to beat the overwhelm that can come with making your editing and proofreading business visible.Listen To Find Out More AboutWhy everyone has something to shout about, even if they think they don'tWhy some editors appear to do more marketing than is humanly possible, and why that shouldn't deter youThe tricks those busy editorial marketers have up their sleeve and how you can mimic themManaging marketing by thinking in onesDenise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to Rich Leder about writing screenplays and novels. Rich has worked with some of the biggest names in the movie industry. He shares what he's learned about Hollywood, TV and novel craft.Listen To Find Out More AboutThe differences between writing a screenplay and novel from scratchCooking for Cannibals: Being edited and receiving feedbackConverting film to novel, or novel to filmPrimal, and why Nicolas Cage makes the perfect Frank WalshStage direction during the screenplay-writing stageCharacter descriptions, noise and environment, and writing a screenplayHow does the editing process differ for screenplays and novels?How much is the author involved in the making of the movie?How long does it take to get a movie made? From treatment to option to productionImpactful career moments, including how working with Sidney Poitier changed his lifeAuthor BioRich Leder Novelist - ScreenwriterRich Leder has been a working writer for more than three decades. His credits include 19 produced movies—television films for CBS, Lifetime, and Hallmark and feature films for Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, Tri-Star Pictures, Longridge Productions, and Left Bank Films—and six novels for Laugh Riot Press.He’s been the lead singer in a Detroit rock band, a restaurateur, a Little League coach, an indie film director, a literacy tutor, a magazine editor, a screenwriting coach, a wedding guru, a PTA board member, a commercial real estate agent, and a visiting artist for the UNCW Film Studies Department, among other things, all of which, it turns out, was grist for the mill.He resides on the North Carolina coast with his awesome wife, Lulu, and is sustained by the visits home of their three fabulous children. Cooking for Cannibals Blurb: Fountain of youth? More like murderous medication!Carrie Cromer pushes the boundaries of science, not her social life. The brilliant behavioral gerontologist’s idea of a good time is hanging out with her beloved lab rats and taking care of her elderly mother and the other eccentric old folks at the nursing home. So no one is more surprised than Carrie when she steals the lab’s top-secret, experimental medicine for aging in reverse.Two-time ex-con Johnny Fairfax dreams of culinary greatness. But when his corrupt parole officer tries to drag him from the nursing home kitchen, the suddenly young-again residents spring to his defense and murder the guy—and then request Johnny cook them an evidence-devouring dinner to satisfy their insatiable side-effect appetite.As their unexpected mutual attraction gets hot, Carrie and Johnny find themselves caught up with the authorities who arrive to investigate the killing. But even more dangerous than the man-eating not-so-senior citizens could be the arrival of death-dealing pharmaceutical hitmen.Can Carrie and Johnny find true love in all this bloody madness?LINKS: Website Amazon Good ReadsFacebookInstagramPre-order Cooking for Cannibals hereDenise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about editing short-form content such as newsletters, letters, blog posts, short stories, essays and reports.Listen To Find Out More AboutThe different types of content that fall into the short-form categoryThe benefits and challenges of short-form content editingAdvice on the remit: client expectations, the brief, ethical issues and practical responsibilitiesConsistency and styleScheduling issuesPricingMarketingDenise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about accountability groups, and how they can help editors and other freelance editorial professionals emotionally and practically.Listen To Find Out More AboutTaking plans beyond the planning stageHow an accountability group can help youHow you set one up.How many people to include in a groupHow often an accountability group meetsOnline or in-person worksHow long a meeting should beWhat tools are usefulWhat you might contributeAccountability and what can go wrongAsk Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to editor Crystal Shelley about sensitivity (authenticity) reading.Listen To Find Out More AboutWhat is sensitivity reading?What types of topics do people read for?What does the sensitivity reading process look like?Why should an author hire a sensitivity reader?What type of feedback does a sensitivity reader give?How does someone become a sensitivity reader?Some authors are hesitant to work with a sensitivity reader because there's concern about censorship or having books pulled. How do you address those concerns?Is sensitivity reading only useful for fiction? How do authors find sensitivity readers?You can find out more about Crystal at Rabbit with a Red Pen: rabbitwitharedpen.comMentioned in the ShowFind a sensitivity reader: Binders for Sensitivity Readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2263914640530111Conscious Style Guide: https://consciousstyleguide.com/Editors of Color: https://editorsofcolor.com/Ask Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle discuss marketing for editors and proofreaders, and offer 3 tips on how to overcome the fear.Listen To Find Out More AboutGiving yourself permission to be an imperfect marketerConcentrating on your own marketing rather than comparing yourself with everyone elseFollowing your own path and developing a strategy that’s appropriate for you, even if other people are doing things differentlyAsk Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to thriller writer Andy Maslen about the creative-writing process.Listen To Find Out More AboutWriting a series vs standalone novelsTips on developing a coherent seriesStarting afresh with a new set of characters in a new environmentTop creative-writing tips for beginner authorRecommended writing-craft resourcesBack-cover blurb and Amazon blurbsCover designAndy Maslen: andymaslen.comAsk Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to author David Unger about transforming a novel from print to audio.Listen To Find Out More AboutDoing your own narration vs hiring a proHow to find a professional voice artistWhich qualities are importantThe process of working with a professional narratorObstacles to creating audio booksCosts and time frameDavid Unger: davidungerphd.comAsk Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to mystery writer David Unger about story creation and revision.Listen To Find Out More AboutWhat made David want to start writing and who inspired himWriting an alter egoThe revision processOn being editedDavid Unger: davidungerphd.comDenise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about zombie rules, and why they have no place in a professional editor's toolbox.Listen To Find Out More AboutWhat a zombie rule isWhy split infinitives are not grammatically problematicWhy it's okay to start a sentence with a conjunctionAsk Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about why audio is such a great medium for editors who want to build brand trust and grow their businesses.Listen to find out more aboutThe popularity of audio contentStability during playbackNative hosting on websitesVoices as unique brand identifiers and trust buildersAudio as an accessibility tool that allows communication with a diverse audienceWhy it's a less intimidating option than videoThe kit you needOptions for recording, editing and hostingEditorial goals, and how audio helps us achieve themAsk Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/